[ClockWatcher]

Asheshouse,

PDFs are far better. Cross platform, smaller, easier to index, easier to control content, searches are superior and you don't have to worry about what version of Word someone has access to since acrobat is free as a reader to download.

CW

[asheshouse]

This is linked over from another thread. Its a useful way to temporarily paste a map image into FMB Map Editor and then use it to position airfield or harbour structures, or any other areas which you want to layout accurately.

viewtopic.php?p=30459#30459


PS Clockwatcher -- I agree pdf's are better.

[fly_zo]

ok , ClockWatcher's MicroDem tutorial in pdf is up now,

(The link is inoperative)


hope thats ok ...


Z

[spud]

I was messing with a map_c to try and figure the process out, and the transform and disect programs flash by with some error too fast to read. I see no log file for it. If I create the MWMap and transform/disect it without saving it, works fine. Mess with 1 pixel in gimp, then try, and it flashes something at me too fast to read and won't create the new map and table.

It's set to greyscale, etc. Am I doing something stupid?

[fly_zo]

I was messing with a map_c to try and figure the process out, and the transform and disect programs flash by with some error too fast to read. I see no log file for it. If I create the MWMap and transform/disect it without saving it, works fine. Mess with 1 pixel in gimp, then try, and it flashes something at me too fast to read and won't create the new map and table.

It's set to greyscale, etc. Am I doing something stupid?

i'm not using gimp but make sure that compression is switched off when making (saving) tga's ... with 8bit grayscale option ...


Z

[spud]

Yeah, it only gives the compression option in "save as." Works fine now.

[RAF_Sharkzz]

great work there mate , appreciate that.
yes it is confusing how you have explained a few things.
could you break it down a bit more simpler please?
it sounds like you are creating folders within folders within folders ?
i have my main map in 1946 main folder/files/maps/sharkzz with my all ini sitting next to my sharkzz folder. and my main map which I am going to build on in my sharkzz folder.
In my main 1946 game folder I have maps/sharkzz which is empty .
is it my empty sharkzz folder I make the new folders? OR in the main map creating folder files/maps /sharkzz?.
I appologise for my slowness in grasping some things, but that is a learning disability I have since birth. :?
regards
Sharkzz

[asheshouse]

How to use the Actors Tools
viewtopic.php?p=40620#40620

[fabianfred]

Hey Sharkzz.......I'm working on a map now....

The Root il2/maps/sharkzz folder...you do not mess with.......only the Map Tools FMB writes to that when you 'Save' your work on the map whilst in Tools FMB

You Load the map into Tools FMB from the MODS/MAPMODS/maps/sharkzz folder....

so after saving your work....don't forget to Copy the files from root/maps/sharkzz to mODS/MAPMODS/maps/sharkzz.....

I use a free program call 'Freecommander' which is a replacement for Windows Explorer....and it has dual panes...so i keep the LH one open on root/maps/sharks and the RH one open on mods/mapmods/maps/sharkzz....and easily copy across

[RAF_Sharkzz]

Hey ya Fabs mate.
cool thanks for that info :lol:
good to see IL2 finaly openning out for good things.

[Skunkmeister]

I have no idea where to post this...but Choctaw posted the contents of the original Il2 demo conf.ini file over at Ubi. There were a few entries that caught my eye under the hotkey builder section.

Code:

[HotKey builder]
MouseLeft=objectMove
MouseRight=popupmenu
Enter=freeView
Shift MouseLeft=worldZoom
Alt MouseLeft=select+
Alt MouseRight=select-
Alt Ctrl=unselect
PageDown=change+
PageUp=change-
End=change++
Home=change--
Ctrl MouseLeft=insert+
Insert=insert+
NumPad-0=insert+
F=fill
Ctrl MouseRight=delete+
NumPad.=delete+
Delete=delete+
Backspace=cursor
Tab=cursor
F10=land
F11=onLand
NumPad-=normalLand
NumPad+=toLand
NumPad-5=resetAngles
NumPad-8=resetTangage90
NumPad-7=stepAzimut-5
NumPad-4=stepAzimut-15
NumPad-1=stepAzimut-30
NumPad-9=stepAzimut5
NumPad-6=stepAzimut15
NumPad-3=stepAzimut30
Ctrl X=cut
Ctrl C=copy
Ctrl V=paste

Ctrl Up=bridgeOffset+
Ctrl Down=bridgeOffset-
Ctrl Left=bridgeLeft
Ctrl Right=bridgeRight

Ctrl 1=selectLowLand
Ctrl 2=selectLowLand1
Ctrl 3=selectLowLand2
Ctrl 4=selectLowLand3
Ctrl 5=selectMidLand
Ctrl 6=selectMidLand1
Ctrl 7=selectMidLand2
Ctrl 8=selectMidLand3
Ctrl 9=selectMount
Ctrl 0=selectMount1
Ctrl Q=selectMount2
Ctrl W=selectMount3
Ctrl E=selectCountry
Ctrl R=selectCountry1
Ctrl T=selectCountry2
Ctrl Y=selectCountry3
Ctrl U=selectCity
Ctrl I=selectCity1
Ctrl O=selectCity2
Ctrl P=selectCity3
Ctrl A=selectAirfield
Ctrl S=selectAirfield1
Ctrl D=selectAirfield2
Ctrl F=selectAirfield3
Ctrl G=selectWood
Ctrl F1=selectRoadRail
Ctrl F2=selectRoadCountry
Ctrl F3=selectRoadHighway
Ctrl F5=selectBridgeRail
Ctrl F6=selectBridgeCountry
Ctrl F7=selectBridgeHighway
Ctrl Z=selectLabel
Ctrl H=selectHeightPeek
Ctrl J=selectHeightFill
Up=incHeight
Left=decHeight10
Down=decHeight
Right=incHeight10

[Acajoun]

Hello,
here I am one more time whit a request of help. I'm trying to edit the beautiful FabianFred's map of Japan whit map_FMB_tools. I've downloaded map_FMB_tools from AAAforum, I've put its folder in the MODS folder and I've unlocked it by editing conf.ini and bldconf by Notepad. I can introduce new elements in the map, but every time I save them (clicking on "Save", not on "Save as"!) I can see, if I open the map again, that every change has been lost. Surely I'm making some mistake, but I can't understand what. Please, could you indicate me wher can I found a complete tutorial?
Thank you very much for your help

[fly_zo]

Hello,
here I am one more time whit a request of help. I'm trying to edit the beautiful FabianFred's map of Japan whit map_FMB_tools. I've downloaded map_FMB_tools from AAAforum, I've put its folder in the MODS folder and I've unlocked it by editing conf.ini and bldconf by Notepad. I can introduce new elements in the map, but every time I save them (clicking on "Save", not on "Save as"!) I can see, if I open the map again, that every change has been lost. Surely I'm making some mistake, but I can't understand what. Please, could you indicate me wher can I found a complete tutorial?
Thank you very much for your help

loading map folder:
mods\mapmods\maps\ "xxmap"

saving map folder:
gameroot\maps"xxmap"


you need to make folder in gameroot\maps"map that you working on" with exact name of map folder as it is in mods\mapmods\maps\ ( map which you are loading)

after saving ( do not use "save as" option ) in unlockedFMB just copy files from "saving map folder" to "loading map folder" ( back up old files )

cheers
Z

[P-38L]

Hi guys.

I have been looking in this post the way I can modify an existing map "Smolensk". Because I want to add some fences, lights and other objects. The idea is when I load the map using the QMB all the map appears with all the add-ons.

Does some one have a tutorial explaining step by step how to do this? Perhaps with graphics.

"Modify an existing map for dummies".

Thank you

[fly_zo]

Hi guys.

I have been looking in this post the way I can modify an existing map "Smolensk". Because I want to add some fences, lights and other objects. The idea is when I load the map using the QMB all the map appears with all the add-ons.

Does some one have a tutorial explaining step by step how to do this? Perhaps with graphics.

"Modify an existing map for dummies".

Thank you

it is in the works .... thanks to lowfighter , Dleg and 2bits

viewtopic.php?t=7530

Z